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American barbecue pork ribs with smoky glaze, coleslaw, cornbread, and pickles.

American BBQ Ribs with Homemade Sauce

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Tender pork ribs with a smoky spice rub, sticky homemade barbecue sauce, coleslaw, cornbread, and pickles.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 690
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Ribs and rub
  • 3 lb baby back pork ribs membrane removed
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Sauce and sides
  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce homemade or favorite bottled sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water for the pan
  • 3 cups prepared coleslaw
  • 6 pieces cornbread for serving
  • 1 cup dill pickles for serving

Equipment

  • Large sheet pan
  • Foil
  • Small saucepan
  • Pastry brush
  • Tongs

Method
 

Season and bake:
  1. Heat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Rub the ribs all over with the spice mixture. Place them on a foil-lined sheet pan, add the water and vinegar, cover tightly, and bake for 2 1/2 hours.
Glaze:
  1. Warm the barbecue sauce in a saucepan. Remove the foil and brush the ribs generously with sauce.
  2. Increase the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, brushing once more, until glossy and caramelized.
Serve:
  1. Rest the ribs for 10 minutes, slice between the bones, and serve with coleslaw, cornbread, and pickles.

Nutrition

Calories: 690kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 42gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 31g

Notes

  • For extra char, finish the sauced ribs under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Let the ribs rest before slicing to keep the meat juicy.